Description
A delightful dessert combining sweet and tart blueberries with a flaky crust, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, salt, and cinnamon in a skillet. Cook over medium heat until bubbling, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the blueberry mixture into the pie crust placed in the skillet.
- Dot with butter and cover with another layer of crust, cutting slits for steam to escape.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh blueberries when in season. Frozen berries work well if fresh isn’t available. Don’t skip the lemon juice as it enhances the flavor of the blueberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg